Los Intocables by Erik Ravelo Addresses a Harsh Reality
Meghan Young — August 6, 2013 — Naughty
References: erikravelo.info & beautifuldecay
The Los Intocables photo series is utterly provocative. It deals with an incredibly difficult subject matter in a rather creative way. Addressing institutional child abuse, it shows guilty adults forming a cross off of which the innocent children hang off of. Essentially, the images bring to mind Jesus.
Shot by Erik Ravelo, a Cuban-born artist and creative director currently working in Fabrica, the Benetton Group Communication Research Center, the Los Intocables photo series is sub-headed by “The Right to Childhood Should Be Protected." Although the Los Intocables photo series takes an artistic path when addressing this devastatingly common occurrence, it brings to light in a harsher way the people, who are supposedly trusted in general, behind such disgusting acts. It revolves around such institutions as tourism, healthcare, religion, school and military.
Shot by Erik Ravelo, a Cuban-born artist and creative director currently working in Fabrica, the Benetton Group Communication Research Center, the Los Intocables photo series is sub-headed by “The Right to Childhood Should Be Protected." Although the Los Intocables photo series takes an artistic path when addressing this devastatingly common occurrence, it brings to light in a harsher way the people, who are supposedly trusted in general, behind such disgusting acts. It revolves around such institutions as tourism, healthcare, religion, school and military.
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Artistic Activism — Addressing difficult subjects in a creative and thought-provoking way presents opportunities for artistic activism.
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Trust in Institutions — The photo series highlights the need for accountability and transparency in institutions such as tourism, healthcare, religion, school, and military.
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Child Advocacy — The powerful imagery can inspire individuals and organizations to advocate for the protection and rights of children.
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Art and Design — The art industry can explore ways to use their platform for social commentary and addressing societal issues through provocative photography.
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Tourism and Hospitality — The tourism industry can examine ways to safeguard against child abuse within the sector and work towards responsible and ethical practices.
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Education and Childcare — The education industry can focus on promoting child safety and wellbeing in schools, addressing the issue of child abuse head-on.
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